Overview

Are you a strategic leader with a proven track record of winning high-value healthcare contracts? Do you thrive on building strong relationships and driving business growth for a mission-driven organisation?

We are seeking a Head of Business Development to join our Senior Operating Team at BPAS. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the full business development lifecycle, from opportunity identification to contract implementation, ensuring the commercial sustainability of our services and advancing our charitable aims.

This role is 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday. It is a hybrid position, working from home with travel to Head Office in Leamington Spa and BPAS units as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver BPAS business development strategy, supporting organisational goals.
• Lead the full tender lifecycle, from identifying opportunities to contract negotiation and implementation.
• Manage and grow relationships with NHS commissioners, government agencies, and sector stakeholders.
• Provide commercial insight and robust financial modelling to inform strategic decisions.
• Oversee contract performance, reporting, and compliance across all business development activities.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing team, fostering innovation and responsiveness.
• Champion BPAS mission, driving growth and sustainability in our values-driven organisation.

About You

You're a strategic leader with a proven record of securing high-value healthcare contracts, shaping organisational growth, and influencing senior stakeholders. You combine commercial insight and analytical rigour with a genuine commitment to BPAS mission and values. You thrive in complex, fast-moving environments and have the confidence to drive change at all levels.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organisational growth.

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire high-performing teams.

• Deep understanding of NHS commissioning, public sector contracting, and healthcare markets.

About BPAS

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK\'s largest independent women\'s reproductive healthcare charity. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS across the country, providing abortion, contraception, STI testing & treatment. We specialise in evidence-based, not-for-profit care in reproductive healthcare.

Working with us

Alongside a supportive and friendly working environment, BPAS offers generous benefits:

• Life assurance cover at 3 times salary
• 34 days annual leave per year
• A defined contribution pension scheme
• Access to our employee benefits programme through BHSF, including health & wellbeing services, counselling, and private GP appointments

BPAS is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children & young people through a safer recruitment framework, including pre-employment checks.

Details

Date posted: 01 September 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £75,000 to £80,000 per year - Depending on skills and experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Home or remote working

Location: Hybrid - working from home with days in Head Office Leamington Spa and BPAS units when required. Base location: BPAS Head Office, Orion House, Athena Drive, Tachbrook Park, Leamington Spa, CV34 6RQ.

Hours per week: 36 hours

Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 09:00 to 17:00 and Friday 09:00 to 15:30

On call: All Senior Operating Team members will participate in an on-call rota; expected availability for emergencies up to 9pm Monday to Friday and occasional weekend coverage (approximately 4 times per year).

Other

The Small Print: All applicants must be pro-choice. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, you will not have been shortlisted. References: All offers are conditional on satisfactory pre-employment checks and three years of employment references.

For any questions about the role, process, or adjustments to support your application, please get in touch. A full job description and salary information are available to download on the right side of the advert.

Location: Hybrid

Base location: BPAS Head Office, Orion House, Athena Drive, Tachbrook Park, Leamington Spa, CV34 6RQ.

Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Interested so far? Don\'t delay, apply today!